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DRIEDGER, Joyce

November 9, 1932 — January 16, 2018

It is with deep sadness the family announces Joyce Elaine Driedger (nee Millar) passed away peacefully at Three Links Manor on January 16, 2018 at the age of 85 years. She will always be remembered and cherished by her loving and devoted husband of 64 years, Cameron Norman Driedger.

Joyce is survived by her husband Cameron, their daughter, Karen (Glenn), son John (Charis); grandchildren: Ken (Stacy), Bob (Amy), Allison (Tyson) and Keaton; great grandchildren: Keiran, Sawyer, Eloise, Dawson and Cooper; her sister Carole (Harvey), brothers Jack and Ron (Corrine), and sisters-in-law, Donna and Joan and many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was predeceased by her parents, William “Bill” and Jennie Millar and parents-in-law Jack and Lydia Driedger.

Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Her family was her life – keeping the household running smoothly for the family. She graduated at 16, having skipped a couple grades, attended business college, began work at the Lumby branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia, where she met the love of her life, Cameron, and once married, moved around the country where Cam’s career took them, relocating and making friends from Victoria to Toronto, who to this day, continue to remain friends of them both.

The family wishes to acknowledge and thank the loving and caring staff at Three Links Manor for the exemplary care of Joyce during her stay with them. We took great comfort knowing she was so well cared for.

A memorial service which will be livestreamed, will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC, 1664 Richter Street, Kelowna, BC V1Y 8N3 www.alzheimer.ca.

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The service for DRIEDGER, Joyce is scheduled for Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions.

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Springfield Funeral Home

2020 Springfield Road Kelowna, BC

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Joyce, my one and only little sister-in-law, you were never seen without a beautiful smile on your face – this I will always remember. You gave my one and only brother two amazing children, and SIXTY + years of
love and laughter – who can ask for anything more? You were dearly loved and respected – may you Rest
In Peace – you have truly earned that.

Condolence sent by: Joan (Driedger) McKean on January 17, 2018 at 8:39 pm

Cam and family, thinking of all of you at this time. Remembering staying with you guys (Glen and I) years ago. As well when Gail and I stay with everyone at the Grand. A great time. Again our condolences.

Cam and Family, may love surround you, may faith sustain you, may hope encourage you day by day. So sorry to hear about Joyce’s passing. May the belief that she is now with God bring you comfort. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Sincerely, Denise and Marcel Bergevin.

Condolence sent by: Denise and Marcel Bergevin on January 18, 2018 at 10:06 am

Dear Cam
Our sincere condolences to you and your family at passing of your Joyce. Our thought are with you all as you go through this time of sorrow and reminiscing of the happy times you had throughout her life.
Caulett and Dale Griesser

Condolence sent by: Caulett and Dale Griesser on January 18, 2018 at 1:45 pm

Cam, Karen and John, so sorry for your loss. She always had a smile on her face. As I sit here watching the Leafs Flyers game tonight, I remember watching these two teams play in your family room on Allangrove. Shag carpet and all. I think that might have been the start of the famous Matus bottle that was exchanged between the families for years. Great memories! Take care.

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. May you rest in smiles as you reflect on all the beautiful moments spent together with friends and family. May she Rest In Peace. Sincerely, Bill and Karen

Condolence sent by: Bill and Karen Sanesh on January 19, 2018 at 12:42 pm

Dear Cam and family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss but know that you have wonderful memories of happy times as a family in the sixty (plus) years that you had together. I will always remember Joyce for her wonderful warm smile and for the gracious lady that she was. God bless and comfort you all, Sincerely Judy and Milton

Condolence sent by: JUDY AND MILTON RUTHERFORD on January 19, 2018 at 10:59 pm

You were like a second Mom for me growing up. You kept me in line when I needed it and you had the best whistle I ever heard (blocks away). I spent many a sleepover with Karen and endless hours of building Barbie doll houses out of lumber from the building on Kendale Place. The Somers and the Driedgers had a lot of great times together. I’ll miss your sweet, gentle voice and you were one of my role models growing up. We’ll meet again someday, Deepest condolences to Cam, Karen and Family and John and family.

Condolence sent by: Jacquie and Ron Blake on January 20, 2018 at 7:36 am

Cam, Karen and John:
We were so very sorry to receive the sad call from Bill telling us about Joyce passing on…looking back over the 60 odd years we have known you all, since Vancouver days, we have those wonderful memories of weekend dinner gatherings, parties with Gibbons and Hydes, that wonderful smile on dear Joyce’s face, super hostess to all! We fondly remember the good time.
Blessings and Love,
Blanche and Al

Condolence sent by: Blanche and Al Radons on January 21, 2018 at 12:53 pm

Dear Cam.
We pass on to you and your Family our condolences for the passing of your beautiful wife Joyce
You are an example of what a long Marriage is all about.
We were sorry to miss the service as we were out of town but we were thinking of you.
All our love Inge and John

Condolence sent by: John and Inge Sieger on January 23, 2018 at 11:07 am

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